Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell

Each year around this time, I have an issue with fruit flies in my kitchen. They seem to multiply overnight, and it drives me borderline insane. I have tried everything. Different traps and hacks clai...

If I had a dollar for every time I felt guilty about something I did (or didn't do) with respect to my kids, I would have about a billion dollars. Do you know how many dollars my husband would have? Z...

I am not above bribing my kids: "Get your clothes on and I will give you (insert bribe here)." For me, it's typically in the moments of desperation when we are running late or when I just don't have t...

It used to set me off the minute I walked by it. The decorative towel I like to keep hanging from the oven. Despite what I thought was a well-known rule about decorative towels not being something tha...

"How is your summer going?" Someone I often see at a group fitness class I attend innocently asked me. I paused. Do I give a generic, "oh it's so great!" or a brief but real response? I chose the latt...

I absolutely hate when items come overly packaged in plastic. Not only is it a waste of resources and terrible for the environment but it's also a huge pain to deal with. While I say this, I am sort o...

My eight-year-old daughter recently got her ears pierced. It felt like this amazing grown-up moment in her life and was such a fun experience, I am glad she is old enough to remember it forever. I was...

I have been on a mission to increase my protein for a few months now. My personal reasons include wanting to ensure my muscle mass stays consistent and wanting to help stay full which protein can help...

Summer should be a time for kids to relax, have fun and hopefully make positive memories. Unfortunately, the extended break from school also leads to something often referred to as the "summer slide,"...

Whether you are hosting a 4th of July party or have been asked to bring something to celebrate with friends and family, this snack platter is a must. The only thing easier would be to buy a pre-made p...